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A Bitter Sweet Murder (A Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Cindy Bell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 719 ratings
Ally Sweet is excited to be staying the night at a new luxury hotel for free because ‘Charlotte’s Chocolate Heaven’ is negotiating a lucrative deal for the hotel’s bed turndown service, where a chocolate will be placed on each guest’s pillow every night.

But then Ally stumbles across a dead body. It looks like she is being framed and when hunky Detective Luke Elm is inadvertently implicated in the murder, Ally does everything she can to find the killer.

With a little help from her grandmother, feline friend, pot-bellied pig and some chocolate creations, Ally sifts through the suspects to uncover the truth.

Will Ally’s snooping make the shop lose the deal? Will Ally find the murderer and clear her and Luke’s names before there is another victim?

Recipe Included: Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting!

This is book 3 in the Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery Series. The main mystery is solved in each book, but the series is best enjoyed when read in order.
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    A Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery
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    146 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 31, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BBJPYUE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 31, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 719 ratings

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Cindy Bell

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Cindy Bell is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. She is the author of over one hundred books in thirteen series. Her cozies are set in small towns, with lovable animals, quirky characters, delicious food, and a touch of romance. She loves writing twisty cozy mysteries that keep readers guessing until the end.

When she is not reading or writing, she loves baking (and eating) sweet treats or walking along the beach with Rufus, her energetic Cocker Spaniel, thinking of the next adventure her characters can embark on.

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Customers find this mystery book thoroughly enjoyable and easy to read, with well-developed characters. They appreciate the suspenseful plot, with one customer noting it's full of surprises.

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13 customers mention "Suspense"10 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, with one customer highlighting how they figure out the situations to the final end.

"What an exciting, amazing and incredible story this has been. Nearly anything that you could think about took place in the story...." Read more

"great mystery and easy to read" Read more

"...The reveal was scary for Ally, but the showdown was awesome. Not only did Arnold help...you'll have to read and see who took down the perp...." Read more

"...They communicate well and figure out the situations to the final end." Read more

11 customers mention "Enjoyment"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it's a terrific whodunit.

"What an exciting, amazing and incredible story this has been. Nearly anything that you could think about took place in the story...." Read more

"...Alright already let them have a real date. Good whodunit, with plenty of suspects and plenty of sleuthing on the part of Ally and of course she gets..." Read more

"...I had forgotten how interesting the series is and am glad I started it over again, beginning with book number one!!" Read more

"I am so glad that I discovered this author and this series! Another fantastic book! Wow does she ever find herself in some predicaments!!!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very well written and easy to read.

"great mystery and easy to read" Read more

"Good read just like the others in the series. Keeps you engaged all the way to the end. Some nice recipes too." Read more

"I have read books 1, 2 and3 in this series. Very well written books...." Read more

"This is your third book that I've read . They 're easy to read you get to know and care for characters...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Very well written books. Characters true to life, although Ally sometimes makes decisions that v are not very smart...." Read more

"...They 're easy to read you get to know and care for characters. Crimes are committed but not scary or gruesome murders...." Read more

"Another winner. I just love the way Cindy writes. Her characters are your next door neighbor. Can't wait for the next one" Read more

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  • Rita R
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Bitter Sweet Murder (3)
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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    What an exciting, amazing and incredible story this has been. Nearly anything that you could think about took place in the story. Surprise, suspense and suspects. Who could want more!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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    great mystery and easy to read
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
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    Ally and Luke can't catch a break. Alright already let them have a real date. Good whodunit, with plenty of suspects and plenty of sleuthing on the part of Ally and of course she gets herself in trouble.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to add to series!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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    I'm reading this series for the second time because it's so good! I had forgotten how interesting the series is and am glad I started it over again, beginning with book number one!!
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  • Tari H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who put that body where Ally found it and why?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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    Another sweet and clean adventure with Mee-Maw and Ally along with their furry (sort of, Arnold's hair is probably bristly) friends, Arnold the pig and Peaches the cat. Arnold got to be a hero of the day with Peaches as his sidekick during the showdown though, go piggy! I think I would have given that little guy all the pig treats he could eat!

    I had a feeling very early who the perp was, but it was still fun to explore all the options and compelling reasons why the other suspects would've killed a security guard who was just an all-around nice guy. Luke was a little too close to the case being the body was found in Ally's trunk, and at one point, he got the feeling he was suspected of helping. He helped as he could behind the scenes. The reveal was scary for Ally, but the showdown was awesome. Not only did Arnold help...you'll have to read and see who took down the perp. It was pretty cool!
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  • Pink Lady
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ally and her grandmother Charlotte have a special relationship. ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016
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    Ally and her grandmother Charlotte have a special relationship. They communicate well and figure out the situations to the final end.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Author,what a good read you get from her
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
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    Ally has a big heart, loves to help people,gets her and Meemaw Into crazy things. You don't know what's gonna happen until the very end.
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  • Lin C.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't Love the Chocolates on their Bed?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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    This is the 3rd. book in the “Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery” series by Cindy Bell. With this episode, the series is forming and flowing very well. You would not need to read this series in order to understand the characters.

    In Blue River, “Chocolate Haven” is run by Ally Sweet and her grandmother, Charlotte. In an effort to expand their business, they pitch to “Bella Hotel” in Mainbry; the next town over, to provide the chocolates for turn down service…it goes south! In the “dry run” of the opening, their head security man stays in the hotel to make sure everything goes smoothly…..well it doesn’t. Now both Ally and Charlotte are concerned about their potential contract. They need to solve the murder quickly!
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  • Ginger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book, I really like the characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2017
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    Another great book, I really like the characters, and the storyline keep you guesing till the end. I've already got the next book.
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  • Julie ann west
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2019
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    Excellent book on my e reader
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  • charles.s.godfrey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2018
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    A very well written story that captures the atmosphere brilliantly. Well worth reading.
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  • MRS P M MCKENNA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2016
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    Good series chick read .
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  • lizzie may's other half
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016
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    great story to read
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